Internal reservation: Dalit Ministers hold meetings to arrive at a consensus ahead of Karnataka Cabinet meeting on March 5
Ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Dalit Ministers from both the Dalit Right (Holeya) and Dalit Left (Madiga) castes met with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss internal reservation. The BJP has announced a state-wide protest against the decision to proceed with recruitment without internal reservation for SCs, citing concerns about injustice to communities. The government defends its decision, arguing that it is based on legal hurdles and empirical data.
10 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka government will hold a special cabinet meeting on March 27th to discuss the implementation of internal reservation within the 15% quota for Scheduled Castes.
11 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Internal Reservation Joint Action Committee successfully organized a widespread bandh in Raichur, India, demanding internal reservation implementation and recruitment postponement.
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticized Siddaramaiah's government for failing to implement internal reservation for Scheduled Castes.
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